Team Lead - Control System Engineering

CONSYST; Nagpur District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSYST is seeking a senior engineer to lead the electrical and instrumentation design for industrial automation projects. You will plan workloads, review GA, wiring diagrams, and control philosophy, and ensure drawings meet IEC/NFPA standards.

You will guide PLC/RTU/SCADA/HMI packages, validate logic against FDS, and coordinate with process, electrical, and civil teams. The role requires strong client-facing communication and mentorship abilities.

Qualifications

• BE in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or related field.
• 6+ years in Industrial Control & Automation design with 2+ years in a lead capacity.
• Experience delivering PLC/RTU/SCADA/HMI projects in Oil & Gas or allied process industries.
• Familiarity with IEC/NFPA standards and hazardous area considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and allocate work across the Engineering team for balanced workloads and on-time delivery.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables: GA, Wiring Diagrams, Loop Drawings, I/O Lists, System Architecture, Network Drawings, Control Philosophy, FDS, and FAT/SAT procedures.
• Review PLC/RTU logic and SCADA Screens against the FDS; ensure compliance with standards.
• Enforce drawing standards, templates, and best practices per client requirements (IEC/NFPA).
• Lead technical clarification meetings; review vendor submittals and BoMs for compliance.
• Provide engineering input on SIS/BPCS interfaces per IEC 61511; ensure ATEX/IECEx compliance.
• Coordinate cross-discipline interfaces; mentor engineers and support site handovers.

Skills

Leadership

PLC/RTU/SCADA/HMI

Client communication

QA & documentation

Project coordination

Education

BE in Electrical & Electronics

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

AutoCAD Electrical

Rockwell Automation

Siemens TIA Portal

WinCC

Job description

Location: Kochi (Kerala) , Nagpur (Maharashtra)

Openings: 1

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and allocate work across the Engineering team for balanced workloads and on-time delivery.
• Prepare and technically review all engineering deliverables prior to client submission: GA, Wiring Diagrams, Loop Drawings, I/O List, System Architecture, Network Drawings, Control Philosophy, FDS, Logic Diagrams, Cable Schedules, FAT/SAT Procedures, and Reports, etc.
• Review and validate PLC/RTU logic and SCADA Screens against the FDS.
• Establish and enforce drawing standards, design templates, and best practices per client requirements and applicable standards (IEC/NFPA).
• Review client specifications, P&IDs, and tender documents; lead technical clarification meetings and issue TQs as required.
• Provide engineering input on SIS requirements, SIL allocation, and BPCS/SIS interface design per IEC 61511.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area classification (ATEX/IECEx) in equipment selection, panel design, and field wiring.
• Manage engineering scope, deliverable registers, and schedule across multiple concurrent projects.
• Support pre-bid activities: technical scope definition and engineering manhour estimation.
• Review vendor submittals, BoMs, and technical datasheets for compliance with engineering specifications.
• Coordinate engineering-to-commissioning handover with Site Services; conduct or delegate site survey visits as required.
• Interface with process, instrumentation, electrical, and civil disciplines to align design with project objectives.
• Act as the senior engineering escalation point during FAT, SAT, and site commissioning; provide remote and on-site support.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers; conduct performance reviews and recommend training or recruitment actions.

Requirements

• BE in Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, or relevant field.
• 6+ years in Industrial Control & Automation Systems design, with 2+ years in a lead capacity, with experience in:
  • Full engineering packages for PLC, RTU, SCADA, and HMI projects in Oil & Gas or allied process industries.
  • Design software: EPLAN Electric P8 or AutoCAD Electrical.
  • GA, Wiring Diagrams, Loop Drawings, I/O Lists, Control Philosophy, Cable Schedules, P&IDs, and FAT/SAT Procedures etc.
  • Review of PLC/RTU logic and SCADA Screens against FDS.
  • Industrial protocols: Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus/Profinet, DNP3, IEC 61850, IEC 104, MQTT.
  • Communication networks: Ethernet, Fiber Optic, RS232, RS485.
  • Platforms: Rockwell (Studio 5000/ControlLogix/FactoryTalk), Siemens (TIA Portal/ WinCC), or Schneider Electric.
• Working knowledge of Functional Safety (IEC 61511/SIL) and SIS/BPCS interface requirements.
• Understanding of hazardous area classification (ATEX/IECEx) for equipment selection and panel engineering.
• Working knowledge of OT Cybersecurity (IEC 62443) and Substation Automation (IEC 61850); OT cybersecurity project experience is an added advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under schedule and resource constraints.
• Strong technical review, QA mindset, and people management skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication and technical documentation skills.

Why Join CONSYST

Step into a leadership role at Consyst, where we empower our senior engineers to make a real impact through:

Talent Cultivation: We invest in your growth, offering structured development programs, cross-domain exposure, and a clear path to senior leadership.

Innovative Projects: Lead cutting-edge PLC, SCADA, and OT Cybersecurity projects for leading Oil & Gas clients.

Dynamic Team Environment: Lead a collaborative team where your decisions drive project success and company growth.